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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,359.83, 235,766.35 and 141,941.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,359.83, 235,766.35 and 141,941.48 is: 212,665.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,359.83 : 235,766.35 = 141,941.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,359.83/235,766.35 = 141,941.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,359.83x = 235,766.35 × 141,941.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,359.83x = 33,465,024,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,465,024,653.20/157,359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,665.61

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